Pill recommender
Pill recommender
25/06/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

1/5

About the reviewer

Age
18-25
Time used
18 months - 3 years
Had children
No
Height
5'6"/167.5cm
Weight
65kg - 70kg / 10st 3lb - 11st 0lb
Currently using
No I've stopped using it

Experience

When I had the coil put in, I was told it was one of the forms of contraception that had minimal to no side effects and my periods should be significantly reduced or may stop completely until I have it removed, but I was the total opposite! My periods were heavier and would last 2 weeks+ and were super painful! I had check ups to ensure it wasn’t another issue but there was nothing else wrong, it was just the side effects of having this coil! I kept it in for just over 2 years because I was told it just needed to ‘settle in’ but it never improved so I had to get it removed. I know a few of my friends that have had the same have also had them removed for the same reasons.

Impact whilst taking

Mood
Somewhat negatively
Weight
I gained weight
Periods
Irregular periods
Sex drive
Increased sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Migraines

Aura symptoms

Dizziness

Spots or acne

Back pain

High blood pressure

Increased sweating

Tender breasts

Increased body hair

Enlarged breasts

Nausea or vomiting

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Cystitus

Thrush

Pelvic infection

Impact after using

Mood
Somewhat positively
Weight
I lost weight
Periods
2 months
Sex drive
No change

No effects

Better skin

Spots or acne

Back pain

Vaginal discharge

Womb cramps

Experience after taking

My body feels a lot more normal now! I’m getting f back into the rhythm of my cycle but as for side effects, I have next to none!

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